January 24, 2011, 3:04PM

This week's "Hittin the Town" features NOFX, Offbeat's "Best of the Beat" Award Show and the New Orleans 2011 Comic Con! On Monday night, veterans of punk NOFX and the Bouncing Souls blast old-school trash-talk rock at the House of Blues. This Wednesday evening, participate in a traditional 2nd line to protest violent crime in New Orleans. On Friday,... Full story »

January 17, 2011, 4:16PM

January 03, 2011, 4:17PM

Randy Newman, the Sugar Bowl and the Joan of Arc Parade roll in the first week of 2011. On Monday, check out Thou, the New Orleans-influenced heavy metal band that scored an audience via free downloads of their songs. The Sugar Bowl's on Tuesday! Whether you're cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks or the Ohio State Buckeyes, don't forget to... Full story »

December 27, 2010, 4:32PM

Happy New Year! The Nutcracker, the Victory Belles and New Year's on the Natchez highlight the last week of 2010. On Tuesday, revisit the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker,' performed by the Moscow Ballet at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. The performance has not only been praised for the classical Russian dancing, but also for the luxurious costumes and intricate sets.... Full story »

December 20, 2010, 3:15PM

Happy Holidays! This week, celebrate with tea parties, cocktail parties, and an old-fashioned Creole Christmas at Preservation Hall. On Monday, stay up late for an event that hasn't happened since 1638: a full-moon lunar eclipse that coincides with the exact date of the winter solstice. On Wednesday, Tales of the Cocktail invites everyone to sip some afternoon Bourbon milk... Full story »